What is the prayer of faith?
The phrase "the prayer of faith" comes from a passage in James 5, which says that "the prayer of faith [or "the prayer offered in faith," depending on the...
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What does the Bible say about self-deception?
We live in a world full of lies, and deceit comes from many sources. There are lying spirits who lead astray (1 Timothy 4:1); there are "evildoers and...
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, Got Questions Ministries
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Is carbon dating a reliable method for determining the age of things?
Carbon dating, or radiocarbon dating, like any other laboratory testing technique, can be extremely reliable, so long as all of the variables involved are...
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Does the Bible say anything about holy war?
The concept of "holy war" is most commonly expressed as a war justified on the grounds of religious differences. As typically understood, this concept is...
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How many psalms did David write?
Contrary to popular belief, David is not the only author of the Psalms. In fact, of the 150 Psalms, David is named as the author of only 75. David is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Gomer in the Bible?
Gomer in the Bible was the unfaithful wife of Hosea the prophet. The Lord used Hosea and Gomer's relationship as an object lesson to show how Judah had...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What sort of prayers should we pray for unbelievers?
We can learn how to pray for unbelievers by modeling the prayers Jesus prayed. John 17 is Jesus' longest recorded prayer and shows us how He prayed. Verse 3...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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To what do the various musical terms in the book of Psalms refer?
Several musical terms are used in the titles or verse breaks of the Psalms. In most Bible translations, a footnote will state that the meaning of these...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who is Allah?
Allah is an Arabic word that means "God" or, more accurately, "the God." In Western culture, it is commonly believed that the word Allah is used exclusively...
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Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?
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Why is Yahweh (or Jehovah) replaced with "LORD" in some current Bibles?
How GOD's Name became Yahweh, then Jehovah (the Existing One) & then LORD is difficult to explain, even more difficult to understand. Our brains work...
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How can I have a closer relationship with God?
There is another way in which we separate ourselves from God. Pride and self-righteousness are in the heart of every man. These two can come from obeying...
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What is the importance of Christian baptism?
Christian baptism, as Jesus Christ commanded his disciples in the Gospel of Matthew 28: 16-20, is the fulfillment of God's promises, prophesied by prophet...
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What does it mean to make a joyful noise unto the Lord?
Several places in Scripture command us to make a joyful noise unto the Lord (Psalm 66:1; 95:1-2; 100:1; 1 Chronicles 15:16). The verses that follow explain...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What was Zophar the Naamathite's message to Job?
Zophar the Naamathite is first mentioned in Job 2:11 as one of three friends who arrive to comfort Job after they heard of the bad things that had happened...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Muhammad?
Muhammad, or Mohammed, is the founder of Islam and is considered a prophet by Muslims and Baha'is. In fact, in order to convert to Islam, one only has to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is usury in the Bible?
Usury is, by modern definition, the illegal practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest. Usury is usually carried out with the intention...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about despair?
Despair is the complete loss of hope. Circumstances can press in around us to the extent that we cannot see a way out. When fear grips us, hopelessness is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What did Job's three friends have wrong, and what did they have right?
Job's three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, have historically been known for offering lengthy speeches that resulted in their being condemned by God...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the synagogue of Satan in Revelation?
The synagogue of Satan is mentioned twice in Revelation, once in Jesus' letter to the first-century church in Smyrna and once to the church in Philadelphia....
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Why do Christians believe in proselytization?
The origin of the word proselyte is a Greek word meaning "stranger" or "newcomer." At first, a proselyte was simply a convert to Judaism, usually from Greek...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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In what way was John the Baptist the greatest (Matthew 11:11)?
In a discourse about John the Baptist, Jesus honored the prophet with these words: "Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a eulogy?
A eulogy is a speech (or a piece of writing) that praises a person, event, or thing. Most often, we think of a eulogy as a speech at a funeral given to honor...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was the Ethiopian eunuch?
The Ethiopian eunuch mentioned in the Bible was a high court official of Candace, the queen of Ethiopia. He was in Israel to worship the Lord at the temple,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was King Uzziah in the Bible?
King Uzziah in the Bible was one of the good kings of Judah. His father was King Amaziah, and his mother was a woman named Jecoliah, from Jerusalem. Uzziah...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Dorcas in the Bible?
Dorcas, or Tabitha, in the Bible lived in the town of Joppa, a city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Dorcas was also called Tabitha-Dorcas is a Greek...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How could Job say, 'Though He slay me, I will trust in Him'?
In Job 13:15, Job declares, "Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him." This faith-filled statement has challenged countless believers through the centuries...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does Jesus want us to learn from what He said about the widow's mite?
The Gospels of Mark and Luke both relay an incident involving a widow's gift to God. She didn't give much-just two mites-or did she? The story is often...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Was Jesus a carpenter?
There is every evidence from Scripture that, before He began His ministry, Jesus was employed as a carpenter. His earthly father, Joseph, was also a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why did Job's wife tell him to curse God and die?
Job faced many forms of suffering. He lost his children and wealth in a single day. He was then struck with painful sores over his entire body. After this...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is doctrine?
The word translated "doctrine" means "instruction, especially as it applies to lifestyle application." In other words, doctrine is teaching imparted by an...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a sin of commission?
There are two basic ways we sin: either by omission or commission. Sins of omission are those in which we knew we should have done something good, but...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are the seven baptisms mentioned in the Bible, and what do they mean?
Historically, baptism has been used as a rite of initiation, showing the inductee's entrance into a new belief or observance. Baptism in the church is also a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to watch and pray?
Jesus used the phrase "watch and pray" on a couple of different occasions. Once was the night before the crucifixion. Jesus took Peter, James, and John with...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to make a covenant with your eyes?
In Job 31:1, Job says that he had made a covenant with his eyes-a promise not to look at something: "I made a covenant with my eyes / not to look lustfully...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about fighting?
The Bible mentions fighting in several contexts, including the fighting of a soldier against an enemy army (Joshua 8:1-11; 1 Samuel 14:52; 17:19), the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How should a Christian view prescription drugs?
Many Christians wrestle with their decisions over accepting valid medical therapies, including the use of prescription drugs. The Bible does not give us much...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to live by the sword and die by the sword?
The saying "live by the sword, die by the sword" is an idiom that basically means "what goes around comes around." More to the point, "if you use violent,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are the Holy Days of Obligation?
The Holy Days of Obligation are set times, according to the Roman Catholic Church, when the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. On the Holy Days...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is sectarianism?
To be sectarian is to possess a limited range of interest, purpose, or scope, or to be devoted to a particularly narrow tradition or belief system. The word...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs mentioned in Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16?
Ephesians 5:18-19 says, "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the story of the ten lepers in the Bible?
Luke 17:11-19 records an account of ten men who had infectious skin diseases, commonly translated as "leprosy." In the Israelite community, when a person...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Moses' wife? Did Moses have more than one wife?
The Bible does not say much about Moses' wife, Zipporah. We know that she was the daughter of a man called Jethro (or Reuel), who was a priest in the land of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is subjectivism?
Subjectivism is the philosophical theory that there is no truth outside of one's own experience. It is contrasted with objectivism, which believes the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the Midianites?
Abraham had more sons than just Isaac (by Sarah) and Ishmael (by Hagar). He also had six sons by Keturah, his wife after the death of Sarah: Zimran, Jokshan,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Dealing with mean people - what does the Bible say?
Unfortunately, we all have to deal with mean people at one time or another. Romans 1:28-30 contains a long list of unrighteous behavior, which includes...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is philosophical theology?
Philosophical theology is a branch of theology in which philosophical methods are utilized to arrive at a clearer understanding of divine truths. There is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a salt covenant?
There is more to salt than meets the taste buds. Salt has been used in many cultures as a valuable commodity. The word salary comes from an ancient word...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a mantra?
The word mantra is used to describe any thoughts, utterances, songs, or other sequences of words or sounds that are supposed to have spiritual efficacy or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Joan of Arc?
Joan of Arc was a young farm girl living in France in the early 1400s, near the end of the Hundred Years' War. At only 13 years old, she claimed to have a...